How to travel from Carlisle to Salisbury, United Kingdom
The distance between Carlisle and Salisbury is around 500km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Carlisle to Salisbury by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Salisbury → Carlisle if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Glasgow Central, plane
Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Salisbury.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£265($315)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Euston and then to Salisbury.
- Duration4h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Ringwood.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£25($29)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and Salisbury
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Salisbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £265 ($315).
The distance between Carlisle and Salisbury is around 500km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 432km (269 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Carlisle and Salisbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Salisbury is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £265 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Salisbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and Salisbury. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carlisle to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express Service and Transport for Wales run train services between Carlisle and Salisbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carlisle and Salisbury. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlisle to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23 and Ringwood. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.
National Express run regular bus services between Carlisle and Salisbury. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Salisbury. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Salisbury. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Salisbury is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Salisbury. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Carlisle and Salisbury. The distance is around 500km (311 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Salisbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carlisle and Salisbury
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Glasgow Central, plane + 5 similar | 3h 45m | £265($315) | hourly | 806km (501 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 50m | £265($315) | every 3 hours | 787km (489 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane | 3h 55m | £220($260) | twice a week | 611km (379 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, plane | 4h 15m | £155($185) | every 3 hours | 776km (482 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane | 4h 20m | £135($160) | twice a week | 618km (384 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane | 4h 45m | £300($360) | twice a week | 638km (397 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 55m | £160($190) | hourly | 616km (383 miles) |
| Train via Birmingham New Street | 5h 40m | £150($180) | hourly | 537km (334 miles) |
| Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 6h 35m | £135($155) | every 2 hours | 573km (356 miles) |
Bus | 8h 15m | £25($29) | once daily | 652km (405 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | £87($105) | on demand | 500km (311 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Carlisle and Salisbury
Train operators
South Western Railway
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Salisbury
The following major airports near Salisbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Salisbury
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 33km (21 miles) from Salisbury
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Salisbury